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Iowa DOT announces temporary overnight closure of I-235/I-80 ramp in Polk County

By R. K. Blankenship | Oct 6, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a temporary overnight closure of the eastbound Interstate 235 to westbound Interstate 80 ramp in Polk County.

Sioux City man sentenced for role in cartel-linked drug distribution

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 24, 2025

A Sioux City man, Freddie Summerville, 56, was sentenced to 340 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as possession of a firearm during and in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Dubuque man pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 24, 2025

A Dubuque man has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing child pornography.

Iowa City man receives federal prison sentence for possessing ammunition as felon

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 16, 2025

An Iowa City resident, Alfred Washington, Jr., 46, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.

Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after prior removal

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 12, 2025

A Guatemalan citizen has been sentenced to 127 days in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being removed.

NFIB Iowa notes improved optimism among small businesses amid ongoing labor challenges

By R. K. Blankenship | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average.